Last updated: 2026-03-18
Key differences between LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998, when each applies, and which equipment needs thorough examination.
LOLER vs PUWER: Understanding the Regulatory Framework
LOLER and PUWER are often treated as interchangeable or as alternatives, but this is a fundamental misconception. Both are statutory instruments made under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and both apply to work equipment — but they address different aspects of risk and compliance. Critically, they operate concurrently: satisfying one does not discharge obligations under the other.
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